I am currently reading a book about modern day polygamy with the FLDS- "Escape" by Carolyn Jessup. Taunya lent it to me. Now this one is mind-blowing. I have a hard time understanding how someone could live in that lifestyle, but I can figure out how it would be rationalized. Obedience to the husband represents obedience to God. I'm in the middle of the book and she's just had her 4th (out of an eventual 8) child. It will be interesting to see how she actually gets the nerve and strength to get out!
Monday, December 29, 2008
What am I reading?
I love historical fiction. Earlier this year, I read "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. It was set in an English village in medieval times and is about the building of a huge Gothic cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. So, I just finished the follow-up "World without End". Both were excellent, especially if you like nice long books!
Christmas Afternoon 2008
Later that day, I went to Chris and Crystal's. Avery totally had the art of ripping the wrapping off perfected!
Christmas Day 2008
In the morning, I went to Taunya and Jason's house. We opened presents and ate a yummy breakfast afterward. Taunya made a delicious egg casserole and I brought my famous pull-aparts.
Wyatt opens up some gifts.
Christmas Eve 2008
Everyone came over on Christmas Eve. We had Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts among other things. Afterward, we played Apple to Apple- it was SO much fun and we all laughed hysterically. We are all good at red neck accents as we made up some fun "cool whip" jokes- they wouldn't stand repeating- ya know- you had to be there.
We have a "before" and "after" shot and also the whole group eating. I couldn't resist wearing sandals so my cool Christmas sox would show- I am too cool......
Monday, December 22, 2008
My new house!
This summer I moved into a house which is right on the Provo River! I love it! The river and the bike path are right behind my house! It is awesome in the summer. I did a lot of bike riding. Now it is winter. Here's a current view right outside my window!
Chris, Crystal and Avery Ann
Chris and Crystal live in a lovely town home in Lehi. Chris is the Manager of Large Format publishing at Alexander Print. Crystal is a stay at home Mom, but also works on the side as a photographer- she is awesome!!
Avery is the cutest! She just turned 2 years old in November. She's talking, loves to sing and dance.
Taunya, Jason, Briana and Wyatt!
Taunya and Jason live not far from me- on the other side of the Provo River. They just bought a beautiful new home.
Briana is a Junior in high school. Wyatt is a happy little guy who just turned 1 year old in November. Taunya is a stay-at-home mom. They have a dog, Gus.
Starting a Blog
Some of us more "mature" people are totally new to blogs. That includes me, obviously. But I was thinkin' maybe it would be fun to try it, even if only 3 people ever look at it! So I am joining the new generation. I even have an IPOD now, which was a big deal to me. Now I listen to my music all the time.
I love reading the blogs of my daughter and my daughter-in-law. It's so fun to keep up with the latest going on in their lives and to see cute pix of my grandchildren. So off we go!
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